Lago's hatred for Othello is deep rooted because__________

Othello didn't make him the Lieutenant

he loves Desdemona who is married to Othello

Othello is a better warrior that he is

Othello didn't make him the Lieutenant

What basically distinguishes literature from other disciplines is its________

exposition of human experiences

Amma Darko's "Faceless" ended with________

an epilogue narrating how Baby T's spirit revenged her death

an epilogue narrating how Fofo started her early childhood

an inclination of indecisiveness

In Herbert's "The Pulley", God's supremacy is exemplified through______

His withholding of the gift of rest

the insatiable nature of man's needs

His blessings of man with many gifts

Okara's reminiscence in the "Piano and Drums" as to how he walks to the farm with no shoes, marching thorns and dangerous leafs, and still finds this enjoyable creates a feeling of___________

neglect of African culture for civilized styles

The mood of Diop's 'Vanity' is__________

expressed through rhetorical questions

expressed through the use of innuendos

JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2019

Question 1 Report

'They are as fearsome as they are fearless' is an example of______

antithesis

pun

oxymoron

simile

Answer Details

Antithesis is used to describe two contradictory statements or words are placed far apart to create a juxtaposition.

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Question 2 Report

The most dominant poetic device used in Okara's 'Panio and Drums' is_______

Metaphor

Symbolism

Pathetic Fallacy

Analogy

Answer Details

The most dominant poetic device used in Okara's 'Piano and Drums' is "symbolism." Symbolism is a literary device that uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities beyond their literal meaning. In the poem, the piano and the drums represent two different cultures - the Western and the African - and the conflict between them. The piano symbolizes Western culture, which is associated with order, control, and civilization, while the drums represent African culture, which is associated with rhythm, passion, and tradition. Through this symbolism, the poem explores the speaker's struggle to reconcile his African heritage with the influence of Western culture.

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Question 3 Report

"The sudden throb of pain" in Lenrie's 'The Panic of Growing Old' signifies the_________

negative impacts of aging

difficulties of life

youthful age

uncertainties of life

Answer Details

In the poem, what signify weaknes is "The suden throb of pain ", "legs cribbed" which is the result of old age

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Question 4 Report

Use the extract below to answer questions

Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.

The object of the extract is____?

childishness

the unchanging cycle of nature

the adverse effect of old age

human being

Answer Details

The subject matter in Lenrie Peter's " panic of growing older" may likened to the extract ; especially with the paradox in the line 6 , pointing to the substitution and / or reversal of strength and responsibility from a child of his father thereafter when the father becomes of age.

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Question 5 Report

The characterisation of Othello maybe pointed out in that__________

he remains at a distance from much of the action that concerns and affects him at the beginning

he refuses to appoint Lago as the Lieutenant

although he is a cultural outsider in Venice, his military skills are valuable to the State

Lago sees him as an enemy

Answer Details

Option C Significantly points out this figure best in Othello.The distinctive qualities of a character which the author defines or what the other characters perceive of him is characterization.

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Question 6 Report

A novel written in form of a letter is said to be_______

gothic

biographical

epistolary

autobiographical

Answer Details

The correct answer is "epistolary." An epistolary novel is a novel written in the form of a series of letters or diary entries. The letters are often written by one or more of the characters in the novel, and they can be addressed to other characters in the novel, or to people outside the novel. The form of the letters allows the reader to see events from multiple perspectives and can create a more intimate relationship between the reader and the characters. One famous example of an epistolary novel is "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. The novel is made up of a series of letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles, all written by different characters in the novel. The use of letters and diary entries allows the reader to experience the horror of the novel through the eyes of the characters, and creates a sense of immediacy and urgency. Epistolary novels have been popular for centuries, and the form has been used to tell a wide variety of stories, from gothic horror to romantic comedy. Some other examples of epistolary novels include "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker, "Pamela" by Samuel Richardson, and "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis.

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Question 7 Report

The setting of Shakespeare's Othello is____________

Verona

Venice

the Faroe Islands

Bulgaria

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The setting of William Shakespeare's play "Othello" is Venice and its surrounding territories, including Cyprus. Venice was a major commercial and cultural center in the 16th and 17th centuries, and was known for its wealth, political power, and maritime influence. In the play, Venice is the backdrop for the events that unfold, and provides a backdrop of political and social tensions that shape the characters and their actions. The setting of Venice helps to create a sense of atmosphere and provides context for the play's themes of jealousy, deceit, and racism.

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Question 8 Report

The withdrawal of rest from man according to George Herbert in 'The Pulley' is particularly because_____

man by nature has the tendencies to be lazy

of the need for human survival

God wants man to feel less of himself

of the space for God's worship

Answer Details

The reason behind God withholding the gift of rest from man is that man can always remember his creator whether as a result of goodness or weariness. This is seen at the third stanza of the poem.

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Question 9 Report

"Nightfall! Nightfall!! You are my mortal enemy". The dominant figure of speech above is a/an________

Ode

Apostrophe

Allusion

Metaphor

Answer Details

Apostrophe is used to describe an absent person as if present and a dead person or subject matter and as if living, this should not be confused with personification. So the correct answer is Apostrophe because "Night fall" is directly addressed as if it were living being, this is a figurative quality of an Apostrophe.

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Question 10 Report

One of the following is not significant to Morris' "The Proud King"

didacticism

allusion

parable

allegory

Answer Details

" The proud King" is actually a biblical allusion because it an epic poem which is didactic in nature and teaches moral lessons , it is also concern for the sense of good virtue makes as well a parable of some kind.

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Question 11 Report

Aloho begins her harvest of corruption when____________

she found out the truth about Chief Ade Amaka

she discovered she was 3 months pregnant and abortion was impossible

her best friend warned her about the deceitfulness of Chief Ade Amaka

she eventually died after giving birth to a baby girl

Answer Details

It was when Aloho found out she was 3 months pregnant and the chances of abortion were impossible that was when the harvest of corruption started in The novel.

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Question 12 Report

The dorminant mood in Tennyson's Crossing the Bar is that of___________

Acceptance

Anxiety

Uncertainty

Readiness

Answer Details

The turn is that of acceptance because the poet's feeling was that of preparedness to embark on an evening journey of no return.

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Question 13 Report

The narrative technique adopted in Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days is that of_________

a second person narrator

a first person narrator

an omniscient narrator

none

Answer Details

The story was told by an outsider who knows the storyline aforetime, It is told from the third person/ Omniscient point of view it was not told by any character in the novel.

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Question 14 Report

Use excerpt below to answer questions

"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

Consequent upon the act in the excerpt, ...

Desdemona reconfessed her love for Othello

Othello became Lago's sworn enemy

Lago successfully executed Othello

Othello changed from being the hero to a villain

Answer Details

Consequent upon the act in the excerpt, Othello changed from being the hero to a villain. In the excerpt, Othello is making a vow and using strong, impassioned language to emphasize the seriousness of his words. This transformation is significant because it represents a turning point in the play, as Othello's character shifts from being a respected and admired military leader to a jealous and vengeful figure. This change is brought on by the manipulation of Iago, who convinces Othello that his wife Desdemona is unfaithful. Othello's increasing jealousy and anger ultimately lead to his descent into villainy.

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Question 15 Report

Analogy is the arrangement of two ideas that are_________

opposite

similar

symbolic

repetitive

Answer Details

Analogy is the arrangement of two ideas that are similar. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in certain aspects to help explain or clarify a complex or abstract idea. In this comparison, there is usually a relationship between two pairs of words or ideas, where one pair is to the other pair as the first term is to its relationship with the second term. The relationship between the two pairs of words or ideas may be of many types, such as cause and effect, antonyms, synonyms, and so on. Overall, the use of analogy helps people understand complex ideas by relating them to more familiar or understandable concepts.

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Question 16 Report

Bayo Adebowale portrayed Yaremi as resilient, self reliant and strong willed particularly to__________

rebuke African superstitious beliefs

represent the image of African traditionalism

condemn male chauvinism

demonstrate the plight of widowhood

Answer Details

Despite the resentment from most men in Kufi, Yaremi remained self-reliant and assertive.The author strongly condemned and advocates for the change in the African belief system as the male superiority over the female gender. Option D although may seem tempting, but clearly relates to the unfounded beliefs that widows are responsible for their husbands' death etc.

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Question 17 Report

_____ is used to describe the predetermination of a future event in a literary piece

Analepsis

Prolepsis

Interlude

Fatalism

Answer Details

Anelepsis (flash back) is used to reveal a futuristic event at the present moment while prolepsis is literay used for foreshadowing unlike flash back.

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Question 18 Report

Read the poem and answer questions

At dawn must I rise to till the rock
That our land has turned into
The land where on we'd gleefully harvested paddy
Planted and nurtured and tended on plots marshy
Our woes are bloody woes of accursed revenges
Of the land spirits aggrieved by paltry human respect
For the life of fellow man by his fellow
Kindred blood has counted for less than no value
Brother's wife has been wife to other brother's brother
Communal loot has emptied our country silos
The earth has stopped breathing and sighed
Soldered tears has the moon shed
The earth was scorched at noon-day night
And our land has turned to hoeing rock.

There is a predominance of words associated with________

governance

nature

nurture

celebration

Answer Details

The predominance of words in the poem is associated with nature. The poem describes the negative impact of human activities on the land and how the land spirits are aggrieved by human disrespect. It talks about the loss of fertile land that was once used for paddy cultivation and how the land has turned into rocky land that must be tilled. The words used in the poem like harvested, planted, nurtured, and tended, connote an agricultural context that is closely associated with nature. The imagery of the moon shedding tears and the earth stopping breathing also emphasizes the importance of nature in the poem.

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Question 19 Report

... a didactic poem, especially such with animals as characters may be distinctively described as a/an_________

Romance

gothic poem

limerick

apologue

Answer Details

A didactic poem that features animals as characters may be distinctively described as an apologue. An apologue is a form of allegory that uses animals or inanimate objects to teach a moral or lesson. This type of poem often aims to instruct or guide its readers on how to live a good life or make the right decisions. The animals in an apologue usually represent different human qualities or characteristics, and the events and actions in the poem serve as a metaphor for real-life situations. Therefore, an apologue is an effective tool for teaching morals and values to children and adults alike.

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Question 20 Report

In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as a/an_______

personification

metonymy

metaphor

allusion

Answer Details

In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as an allusion. An allusion is a literary device that refers to a person, event, or work of art in a passing or indirect manner. It assumes that the reader has prior knowledge of the subject being referred to, and the writer can use it to add depth and meaning to their work. Allusions can be used to create a connection between the reader and the text or to provide cultural or historical context. Therefore, an allusion is a type of reference that adds layers of meaning to a literary work.

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Question 21 Report

Read the poem and answer questions

At dawn must I rise to till the rock
That our land has turned into
The land where on we'd gleefully harvested paddy
Planted and nurtured and tended on plots marshy
Our woes are bloody woes of accursed revenges
Of the land spirits aggrieved by paltry human respect
For the life of fellow man by his fellow
Kindred blood has counted for less than no value
Brother's wife has been wife to other brother's brother
Communal loot has emptied our country silos
The earth has stopped breathing and sighed
Soldered tears has the moon shed
The earth was scorched at noon-day night
And our land has turned to hoeing rock.

The theme of the poem is__________

drought and heat

abomination and retribution

sickness and death

famine and disease

Answer Details

The vengance by the gods and spirits upon the land is an example which shows the central theme of abomination which has taken overtaken the land and retributive justice. Line 7 and 8 pointed them out.

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Question 22 Report

A short poem that expresses an idea in a clever way is called _____

An Epigram

A Limerick

An Ode

A Lyric

Answer Details

A short poem that expresses an idea in a clever way is called an Epigram. An epigram is a concise and witty poem or statement that often has a clever twist or pun at the end. It is meant to make the reader think and often has a humorous or satirical tone. The word "epigram" comes from the Greek word "epigramma," which means "inscription" or "something pointed."

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Question 23 Report

The second stanza of Awonoor's Anvil and the Hammer ________

deals with the conflict between African traditions and westernisation

deals with the disregard for African tradition

offers solution to the conflict between African traditions and westernisation

advocates for a radical change in the perception of Africans about their culture

Answer Details

"sew the old days for us, our fathers,/that we may wear them under our new garment." The evident in the lines 1 and 2 of the second stanza is the answer.

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Question 24 Report

Use excerpt below to answer questions

"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

What incident ignited the excerpt above?

the taking of a vow of revenge

Othello's rage about Desdemona's betrayal

Lago's conspiracy with Brabantio to kill Othello

Desdemona and Emilia's discussion on the lost handkerchief

Answer Details

What lead to Desdemona's betrayal by Othello was when Lago played upon his ( Othello) insecurities, reminding him of Cassio's outstanding qualites , this added to vexing Othello and lured him into doing such .

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Question 25 Report

Use the extract below to answer questions

Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.

The rhyme scheme of the poem is_________

acbcca

abccdc

abcacc

abacbc

Answer Details

A diligent tracing of the rhyme pattern in the excerpt above will result into the 'abcacc' scheme therefore 'abcacc' is the best answer.

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Question 26 Report

Use the extract below to answer questions

Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.

The mood of the writer is that of _____?

Elation

Sarcasm

Sorrow

Anxiety

Answer Details

The poet glimpse of hope at very beginning, was how however overtaken by the feeling of worry as to the challenges of maturity and growing older.

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Question 27 Report

Read the poem and answer questions

At dawn must I rise to till the rock
That our land has turned into
The land where on we'd gleefully harvested paddy
Planted and nurtured and tended on plots marshy
Our woes are bloody woes of accursed revenges
Of the land spirits aggrieved by paltry human respect
For the life of fellow man by his fellow
Kindred blood has counted for less than no value
Brother's wife has been wife to other brother's brother
Communal loot has emptied our country silos
The earth has stopped breathing and sighed
Soldered tears has the moon shed
The earth was scorched at noon-day night
And our land has turned to hoeing rock.

The run-on lines convey the speaker's_______

lamentation

disappointment

defiance

indignation

Answer Details

The flow of words and expressions, from one to another, of the poet directly reflect his sorrowful state of mind for the tragedies that have consumed his land

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Question 28 Report

Adeoti's "Ambush" ends on a note of___________

despair

bright aspirations

courage

uncertainty

Answer Details

The last stanza of the poem where they said " awaiting in ambush" shows or signifies hopelessness as the ruling class will be expecting to devour the future change makers.

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Question 29 Report

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"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

The prevailing activity in the extract is

the vow of revenge and pledge of loyalty by Lago to Othello

evident of the conspiracy between Lago and Othello

the vow by Lago to revenge upon Othello

reflective of Othello's rage

Answer Details

What made Lago and Othello to kneel before each other as take a vow on how to revenge against Desdemona was because he has been ignited by Lago.

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Question 30 Report

Which one of the following does not relate to the tone in Diop's Vanity?

Sarcasm

Condemnation

Rejuvenation

Concern

Answer Details

Africans needs to celebrate their Ancestors and sustain their values because the Birago Diop's attitude was that of condemnation , sarcasm and ridicule.

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Question 31 Report

... is the illustration which serves to persuasively sustain the interest of the readers in a literary piece

storyline

narrative hook

plot

suspense

Answer Details

A narrative hook is the illustration that serves to persuasively sustain the interest of the readers in a literary piece. It's a tool used by writers to grab the reader's attention and keep them engaged in the story. A narrative hook can be an interesting character, a dramatic event, a cliffhanger, a surprising revelation, or any other element that makes the reader want to keep reading to find out what happens next. In essence, a narrative hook is what keeps the reader hooked on the story and invested in its outcome.

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Question 32 Report

Which one of the following is most influential to the substance of Hallowell's "The Dinning Table"?

the structure of the poem

the atmosphere of the poem

the poetic style

the setting of the poem

Answer Details

The most influential aspect of Hallowell's "The Dining Table" is the setting of the poem. The setting is a domestic dining table that represents a space where family members gather and interact with each other. The setting is significant because it creates an atmosphere that allows the poet to explore various themes such as family dynamics, cultural identity, and the passage of time. The structure of the poem, the atmosphere, and the poetic style are all important, but they are secondary to the setting because they all contribute to the portrayal of the dining table and the significance it holds in the lives of the family members.

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Question 33 Report

The theme that runs through Hallowell's Dining Table is that of________

Conflict

Brutality

Poverty

Loneliness

Answer Details

The poet with the usage of powerful imageries and symbols as 'gun' and 'wound' reveals that the subject matter of the poem is that of brutality or horrors of war and not mere conflict therefore brutality is the best answer.

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Question 34 Report

An overused expression is a/an _________

Cliche

Cacophony

Epigram

Archetype

Answer Details

An overused expression is a "cliche". A cliche is a phrase or expression that has become so overused that it has lost its original meaning or impact. It is often used as a shortcut to convey a certain idea or emotion, but it can be seen as trite or unoriginal. Examples of cliches include phrases like "at the end of the day", "all's well that ends well", or "time heals all wounds". These expressions are often used in everyday conversation, but they can become tiresome or predictable when used too frequently. In literature and writing, the use of cliches can be seen as a weakness or a lack of originality. Good writers strive to find fresh and innovative ways to express their ideas and emotions, and avoid relying on cliches as a crutch. Overall, a cliche is an overused expression that has lost its original impact and can be seen as unoriginal or trite.

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Question 35 Report

A story which explains a natural phenomenon is_______

parable

legend

myth

fiction

Answer Details

Parable is stories concern the issues of right reason and good conscience and have didactic qualities, it is also often seen as an earthly story which has heavenly inclinations.

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Question 36 Report

________is used to describe the 'god of inspiration' in literature

Muse

Premiere

Mood

Deux Ex Machina

Answer Details

The term "Muse" is used to describe the 'god of inspiration' in literature. In Greek mythology, the Muses were the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who were the patrons of the arts and sciences, including poetry, dance, music, and history. In literature, the term "muse" is often used to refer to a source of inspiration or creativity. A writer or artist might describe their work as being inspired by their muse, meaning that they feel a creative spark or divine inspiration guiding their work. The term "muse" has come to represent the idea of a higher power or force that helps to inspire and guide artists and writers in their work.

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Question 37 Report

The bar in Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" is a symbol for the___________

presence of God's and his guiding force

world

boundary between life and death

grave

Answer Details

The bar in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "Crossing the Bar" symbolizes the boundary between life and death. This boundary is often referred to as the "crossing" or the "journey" from life on earth to the afterlife. The bar represents the threshold between this life and the next, and the speaker in the poem is asking for God's guidance as he makes this final journey. The bar can be interpreted as a metaphor for the uncertainty and fear associated with death, and the speaker is expressing a desire for a safe and peaceful crossing.

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Question 38 Report

The voice of reason in the 'Harvest of Corruption' is exemplified in the character of___________

Ochuole

Ogeyi

Madam Hoha

Aloho

Answer Details

The voice of reason in the play "Harvest of Corruption" is exemplified in the character of Ogeyi. Ogeyi is a young and idealistic journalist who believes in uncovering the truth and exposing corruption. She is the one who sets the events of the play in motion by writing an article about the corrupt practices of Chief Haladu Ade Amaka, the Minister of External Relations. Ogeyi's actions show her dedication to fighting corruption and her commitment to justice. Throughout the play, Ogeyi serves as a moral compass for the other characters. She refuses to be swayed by the bribes and threats of Chief Ade Amaka and his cronies, and she remains steadfast in her pursuit of the truth. Ogeyi's courage and integrity make her a shining example of what it means to be a voice of reason in a corrupt society. In conclusion, Ogeyi's character embodies the voice of reason in "Harvest of Corruption" due to her unwavering dedication to the truth and her commitment to exposing corruption. She serves as a beacon of hope in a society that has been overrun by greed and deceit.

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Question 39 Report

Use the extract below to answer questions

Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.

The literary device used in line 1 is ________

Simile

Alliteration

Litotes

Personification

Answer Details

'My heart leaps' is a good example of personification. Evidence the fact that the heart is being personified to act as though it were real , physical human being.

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Question 40 Report

Richard Wright's " Native Son" may be described to a/an_______

parody

picaresque

bildungsroman

travelogue

Answer Details

"Native Son" by Richard Wright can be described as a bildungsroman. A bildungsroman is a novel that focuses on the moral and psychological growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood. "Native Son" follows the story of Bigger Thomas, an African American youth living in poverty in Chicago. The novel explores his psychological and emotional development as he navigates the racist society in which he lives and the consequences of his actions.

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